St. Clair Shores names new deputy police chief

After 21 years of patrolling the streets of St. Clair Shores and supervising police officers, Todd Woodcox has made the move up to the police department’s second floor.

Woodcox is the new deputy chief of the St. Clair Shores Police Department, replacing Glenn Bowlin, who retired in September. On Tuesday, the former lieutenant was getting used to his new office on the station’s upper level.

“I’m looking forward to it,” he said of the new career challenge. “The citizens of St. Clair Shores have supported our department overwhelmingly over the years and it will be my job to make sure we continue to earn that support and trust every day.”

Police Chief Michael Walleman said the department has a policy of promoting from within based on testing.

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“My job is to make sure he’s ready for the next step in his career through education and training,” Walleman said. “That way the people of the city will be well served. I think he’s going to do well in his new position.”

Woodcox, a father of four who most recently was the afternoon shift commander, worked for several years in the Macomb Auto Theft Squad. He said he is looking forward to working with the department, which has 90 total employees, including 82 sworn law enforcers.

“It’s time for me to get my feet wet in this position,” he said. “I want to look before I leap.”

Woodcox’s promotion cleared the way for Detective Dennis Kozikowski to be promoted to sergeant, according to the chief.

Kozikowski, who has 18 years of law enforcement experience, was assigned to the SWAT team for 15 years. He is cross-trained as an entry team member and sniper.

“Sgt. Kozikowski will be back in a uniform and re-assigned to the patrol division as a road supervisor,” Walleman said.

Both officers were formally promoted at a Dec. 6 ceremony officiated by City Clerk Mary Kotowski.